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Noted as word artist by critics, shaila abdullah is an awardwinning author and designer based in austin, texas. This book looks at the treatment and lives of muslims in america after 911. Shaila abdullahs debut novel, saffron dreams 2009, explores the life of a young pakistani american woman in the aftermath of 911 and the loss of her husband. Thethread ofmuslim beliefs ina modern world, andespecially howwomen balance ancient andmodern traditions, isa fresh anddifferent viewpoint. You cannot help but feel that this is the story of someone genuinely caught up in 911, an innocent and haphazard victim. Jun 23, 2009 written by pakistaniamerican author shaila abdullah, saffron dreams is a novel about a muslim woman, arissa illahi, told in the first person narrative, and is part of the reflections of america series by modern history press, which explores multiculturalism in written form. Beyond the cayenne wall received the jury prize for outstanding fiction which is the highest award in the norumbega fiction awards. Shaila abdullah from the darkest hour of american history emerges a mesmerizing tale of tender love, a life interrupted, and faith recovered.
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